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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Cocking
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Cocking. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Informal weddings
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Planning an event in Cocking?
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Cocking
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and fish and chips is generous and warming after a long day. Whether it’s marquee and garden weddings and rustic farm weddings, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Cocking, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a chip van shines: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Cocking (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
If speeches or dances run over, we simply start a little later.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Cocking
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Common questions in Cocking
Do you come out to small places like Cocking?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We will work to your timings.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Yes. It is our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to Cocking?
Yes, we do. Cocking is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Cocking
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Cocking, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Cocking is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cocking to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
Historic houses near Cocking include Cowdray House (2.6 miles north) and West Dean House (3.3 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church like St Catherine of Siena Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Cocking, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in GU29 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Events we cater in Cocking
Evening food matters, and a chip van gives guests something hot and generous. It is a fun moment too.
In Cocking and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Levin Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Cocking suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Cocking hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Cocking, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We set up during the reception and start frying at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Read more
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch